Based on the evidence presented in your readings and the following chart, did Truman make the right decision?

Issue Truman's Position MacArthur's Position

1. Goal of U. S. Policy Containment Victory

2. The tactics that should be used. Continued limited warfare. Bomb and blockade China, use nuclear weapons, and use Chinese national forces to invade China

3. Who should make the final decision The President The Generals Yes No

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Malachi Shepherd

12 August, 09:38

Based on the evidence presented in your readings and the following chart, did Truman make the right decision?

Issue Truman's Position MacArthur's Position

1. Goal of U. S. Policy Containment Victory

2. The tactics that should be used. Continued limited warfare. Bomb and blockade China, use nuclear weapons, and use Chinese national forces to invade China

3. Who should make the final decision The President The Generals Yes No

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Jovan Valentine · Answer 1

The decision by Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was of course a very difficult one, but many people agreed that without it Japan would have never surrendered.